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Finding the Third Proportional to 230,192 and 492,358

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Solution

The third proportional to 230,192 and 492,358 is: 1,053,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,192 : 492,358 = 492,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,192/492,358 = 492,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,192x = 492,358 × 492,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,192x = 242,416,400,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,416,400,164/230,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053,105.23

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